Growing up, strawberry shortcake was one of my brother's favorites. In fact, it's the only thing I ever remember him baking himself. Probably because the rest of my family was never big on it... But, I definitely had a Strawberry Shortcake doll, stickers, and maybe a plate and cup. IFKYK

For a very, very, very long time, I did not enjoy eating fresh strawberries. Something about the texture of the seeds always bothered me. Now, I LOVE them! And, whipped cream with fresh berries and lightly sweetened gluten free biscuits sounds like the perfect summertime brunch dish or sweet afternoon treat!

Remember Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade?!? I guess this recipe is more like that. Instead of making my own homemade gluten free biscuits (which you can totally do!), I opted for a gluten free mix from Aldi. Saved myself a bit of time and since the mix came from Aldi it wasn't $7. If you use my gluten free biscuit recipe, I'd add about 1/4 cup of brown sugar and maybe sprinkle a bit on top before baking.

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Ingredients in Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake

• Gluten Free Biscuit Mix
• Butter
• Milk (can use dairy free)
• Eggs
• Strawberries
• Powdered Sugar
• Heavy Cream
• Vanilla

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Homemade Whipped Cream

Homemade whipped cream is very simple to make! The whipped process does take a few minutes, more if you're using a whisk. But, those white dollops of heaven can be added to so many sweet treats!

1 c. Heavy Cream

2 Tbsp. Powdered Sugar

1/2 tsp. Flavored Extract

In a large mixing bowl, begin to beat the heavy cream on low. Beating liquid too fast will just create a huge mess! Once the mixture begins to thicken, then you can increase the speed.  I like to add the powdered sugar and extract towards the middle of the process. Beat for 3-4 minutes, until medium peaks form. What's a medium peak? When you pick up the beater or whisk, the whipped cream should still be a little soft, but mostly hold its shape.

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Can I use Cool Whip?

Well, yes and no. Homemade whipped cream is simple to make, but who doesn't love the some Cool Whip. Just hand me a spoon! If you can't have dairy or would like a quicker option, whipped topping would work well. I try to stay away from Cool Whip, as it's made with hydrogenated oil. Luckily, there are some coconut oil-based whipped toppings that are delightful! I recommend TruWhip, CocoWhip, or the Plant-Based Whipped Topping from Whole Foods.

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How to Cut Strawberries for Shortcake

I'd recommend either small, thin slices or diced pieces. Cut off the tops. Then, chop into quarters or make 4-5 thin slices. You can even use an egg slicer for the perfect slices!

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Flavor Variations for Strawberry Shortcake

While the original is a classic for a reason, you can also switch things up!

• Try a different fruit. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, peaches, or even banana would work well!
• Make a different biscuit. While strawberry shortcake is traditionally made with a biscuit or scone-like dough, you could also use cake for a similar treat. Then, there are so many flavor possibilities!
• Use a different topping. Instead of whipped cream, you can use a whipped topping. You can also make flavored whipped cream- lemon or chocolate would be delightful!
• Add more toppings. Chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, nuts, and sprinkles would all be delish!

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